Seahorse Tank, Then & Now

poniegirl

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Originally Posted by Hefner413
Do you have to spot feed to keep the horses eating? I've heard one of the biggest problems is that the fish out-compete the horses for the food.
It is advisable not to house seahorses with larger fish. By larger, I mean over 4 inches adult length. All horizontally inclined fish can be fast. I don't think this stresses the seahorse. The lrage fish, tangs, triggers (!) you get my thought..should never be tankmates with seahorses.
If you set up your tank with the plan to include seahorses, set up areas of calm. These areas should be unattractive to other fish...up higher, hitches in the way, heavy vegetation surrounding, etc..
It really can be simple. If you have a tank over 75 gallons and like big fish, seahorses should not be in it. If your tank is less than 75, you should not have larger fish in any case, and can choose tankmates that will be a good community.
If you have a 75+ gallon tank and all you want is seahorses, well...please post photos! What a treat!
Damsels are always a craps-shoot. The damsels were not a problem for the seahorses, but ONE of them sure was for the other fish.
Go slow...VERY slow. If you want seahorses, know that they should be the main focus to be successfully kept. I don't think is has to be species only to succeed.
 
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